Elliott out of ING Cup clash

Star Bushrangers opening batsman Matthew Elliott has been forced out of Sunday's crucial ING Cup match against the Queensland Bulls in Ballarat. Elliott incurred severe bruising of his right knee while batting during the Bushrangers recent Pura and ING matches in Tasmania and was unable to be considered for selection.

St.Kilda batsman Michael Klinger has been recalled to the squad in Elliott's absence as his superb season in Victorian Premier Cricket continues. Joining Klinger in the thirteen man squad is young Melbourne paceman Rob Cassell.

In Bulls selection news, Ashley Noffke was unable to be considered for selection as his recovery from a fractured right index finger continues.

BUSHRANGERS
Darren Berry (c), Jason Arnberger, Rob Cassell, Ian Harvey, Shane Harwood, Brad Hodge, Mathew Inness, Nick Jewell, Michael Klinger, Mick Lewis, Jon Moss, Graeme Rummans, Cameron White (one to be omitted)

BULLS
Martin Love (c), Daniel Payne, Lee Carseldine, Clinton Perren, James Hopes, Stuart Law, Michael Kasprowicz, Nathan Hauritz, Brendan Nash, Wade Seccombe, Scott Brant, Damien Mackenzie

MATCH DETAILS
ING CUP
Victorian Bushrangers v Queensland Bulls
Sunday, January 26
Eastern Oval, Ballarat
11.00am - 6.45pm
Gates open at 9.00am